Separation, divorce, dissolution of civil partnership and civil annulment
Overview
If you and your spouse or civil partner separate on a permanent basis, tax issues may arise.
You should notify your Revenue office as soon as possible if you:
- separate
- divorce
- dissolve your civil partnership
- have your marriage annulled.
If you are legally separated, you should provide the following details:
- the date of separation
- a copy of any legal separation, divorce, dissolution or civil annulment documents
- copies of any court orders made in relation to maintenance payments.
If you are not legally separated, you should provide the following details:
- the date of separation
- if the separation is likely to be permanent
- details of any payments from the Department of Social Protection (DSP), including the type of payment and the amount
- if there is a mortgage on the family home, details of the payment arrangements.
If you have children, you may be eligible for the Single Person Child Carer Credit (SPCCC).
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